Guilherme Michelan Pipolo, 21 years old, was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and moved to Ohio, United States, in 2019, where he completed his junior and senior years of high school. His athletic talent earned him an offer to play Division I soccer at Wright State University in Ohio, where he played for two years.

He later transferred to Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina, where he played for another season. Currently, Guilherme is at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Florida, finishing his studies and playing his final year of college soccer.

Nubia Rose Magazine – Interview with Guilherme Pipolo

The Brazilian Talent Shining in American College Soccer

Nubia Rose Magazine:

Guilherme, you left São Paulo for the United States at a young age. What motivated you to make this big move in 2019?

Guilherme Pipolo:

I’ve always dreamed of becoming a soccer player, but in Brazil, it’s very difficult to balance sports with education. I discovered that in the United States, it would be possible to play soccer at a high level while also receiving a quality education. That’s when I decided I needed to move as soon as possible to follow that path.